Its epicentre was located in the southern part of the city of Tangshan, some 9 miles (15 km) above the earthquake's focus, and shaking was felt more than 680 miles (1,100 km) away in all directions.
震中位于唐山市南部,距地震震源约 15 公里(9 英里),680 多英里(1, 100 公里)以外的各个方向都有震感。